Western Heat Wave Continues; Watching the Gulf of Mexico
A dangerous heat wave will continue to bring record temperatures to much of the West through this week. A tropical disturbance in the southwest Gulf of Mexico will likely form into a tropical depression late this week over the central or northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rain could begin to impact portions of the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Mostly Cloudy
81°F
27°C
| Humidity | 67% |
| Wind Speed | SW 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.07 in (1017.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 84°F (29°C) |
| Last update | 16 Jun 8:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Baxter Springs KS
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Today
Hot
High: 94 °F
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Tonight
Mostly Clear
Low: 71 °F
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Thursday
Hot
High: 96 °F
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Thursday
NightMostly Clear
Low: 73 °F
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Friday
Hot
High: 96 °F
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Friday
NightMostly Clear
Low: 71 °F
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Saturday
Hot
High: 93 °F
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Saturday
Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 71 °F
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Sunday
Hot
High: 92 °F
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Point Forecast:
Baxter Springs KS
37.02°N 94.75°W (Elev. 846 ft)
37.02°N 94.75°W (Elev. 846 ft)
7:29 am CDT Jun 16, 2021
9am CDT Jun 16, 2021-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2021
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